This bridge connects Philly to Camden, New Jersey. I walked across this bridge from to Camden and back. The Philly side is far better looking as it is on the riverfront and near bars and restaurants. You get decent scenic views of both cities skylines as the walkway is right on the edge. Other than it, it is a very standard looking bridge. read more

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Great way to get from point A to point B....

This bridge is in a tough spot....on the one hand, if you're traveling east on it, that means you're leaving Philadelphia! On the other hand, it also means you're going to New Jersey. It's nice that there's no toll going to Jersey. I've always had smooth sailing over this bridge so I can't really knock it. read more

Beautiful walk over the walkway to Camden picture perfect view of brotherly love mile half was definetly worth it

A beautiful, free spot to enjoy a view of the Delaware River and the bustling freeway. Naturally, the walk back (towards Philly) is the best in my opinion! Bikers, runners, walkers all welcome. Putting "US Mint" as your destination will help ensure you don't accidentally drive across the bridge and pay the $5 fee back to Philly! read more

This is usually the bridge we use when traveling into philly. You only pay toll going into philly and it is $5. No toll coming back. Great bridge as it is well maintained now if we could only avoid the aggressive philly drivers. A girl can dream! More than traveling into philly I really enjoy running the bridge. It is easily a 1.5 run to philly and back to camden. The views are breathtaking when you factor in the fresh air and summer views. read more

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Last year, they recently increased the toll from $4 to $5 for Passenger vehicles entering Pennsylvania. And while there are discounts for frequent commuters ($6 credit to an E-ZPass tag for crossing 18 times in a calendar month) and senior discounts program, it's tough to shallow the increase knowing that there is a toll surplus. That mismanagement by the Delaware River Port Authority and their fear of a lowered bond rating motivated the increase. And this is while the DRPA executives and their families and friends were able to cross the bridge for free. I gave an extra star since this 85 year old steel suspension bridge is still impressive to look at when light up at night. read more

I am a trans-planted Chicagoan and was just in Philly two weeks ago on a tag-a-long business trip with my wife, and after taking a bus tour ride to Penn's Landing and seeing the BFB I just knew I had to challenge myself to walk across it. I had been warned about the sketchy neighborhood in Camden, NJ, but I had to take the risk. It ended up to be more exhilarating than I first thought, being that I am a quad-bypass patient. But, I made it across. Although I did have to take the PATCO train back to Philly. It was a thrill I will never forget. I was sure I had walked more than 5 miles, but I have mapped it out and turned out to only be 2.4 miles. Still pretty good with that incline on the way over to Camden. If I ever end up in Philly again, I will definitely do a return to the BFB. read more

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This is one of two bridges that connects NJ w/ Philadelphia, and is the only bridge that puts you right into Center City. This is the 'blue' bridge (Walt Whitman bridge is green), and lights up in all different colors at night. The Patco trainline goes over it. Toll is $5 (paid in Jersey before going over bridge). Best part about this bridge is the pedestrian walkway that goes across the bridge. You'll get some of the best views in the city from here. Do yourself a favor & walk across the bridge just once in your life. I recommend starting on the NJ side (Patco's City Hall stop is only a few blocks from the entrance). A must see! read more

Let's be honest... Was the $5 Toll put in place just to keep people from New Jersey out of Philly? I have been over this bridge during the day, but at night it's even more spectacular. Beautiful functional landmark. Traffic has been hit and miss, but my biggest problem (not being from around here) is getting off on the right exits. They all seem to be on top of each other and kind of confusing to a non-local. read more

I run this bridge weekly. The bridge instead is absolutely gorgeous, but once your on it, the views are even more breathtaking. There is some free parking near the entrance, you just have to look for it. The bridge is open 6am-9pm. Front start to finish it's roughly 2 miles across, so if you are Loki g for a shorter run or jog, I suggest turning back at the half way point. The sidewalk is plenty spacious for joggers and bikers alike. There are a few spots throughout to pause in a turn out and enjoy the views of downtown Philadelphia and Jersey. At sunset the sun is setting on the other side of the city so it's beautiful views. It can get quite windy up there, so I suggest a sweater if it's not summer. With that being said, there's no coverage from the sun, so if you burn easily, I suggest sunscreen! read more

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Many a day I've sped across this bridge...hold on, do the cops read these reviews? Oh well... It's a lovely bridge boasting even lovelier views of the waterfront & Phila skyline. Of all the bridges in/out of Phila, I like this one the most. I always seem to get thru to NY via NJ quicker by taking this bridge route; probably a psychological thing but I like it. Rush hour traffic & traffic in general is an issue on any bridge or roadway so stop with the moaning folks. This is an old favourite! read more

Not my favorite of bridges. Navigating around it can be very difficult. If you miss the wrong turn you'll get stuck going over the bridge when you don't have to. There's not much signs to display where you're headed. The bridge is clean and well maintained. Besides the signage problem it's ok. Don't walk over IT! Enjoy your ride! *please vote below if you enjoyed reading* read more

Best run in the city!! There are pedestrian walkways on either side of the bridge that make for a great run. It's about 3 miles round trip with great views in all directions. The view of the Philly skyline is incredible, especially at sunset. On top of that, it's never very crowded and is a great workout because of the inclines going in both directions. read more

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I love you, you goodlookin bridge. You're downright majestic. You're one of the reasons I moved to Philly all that time ago. You're so strong and pretty all lit up at night. You're perfect for cars and trains and bicycles and pedestrians and people looking up at you from the piers below. I love running over you in the daytime - 3 miles and change, great for a lunchtime jog. It's a long, gentle incline up and down, the kind of hill that's rare in Flatadelphia, with lovely skyline views to reward runners when they reach the top. I'm not sure how this works out physics-wise, but at least according to my perception, the uphill bit coming back from Camden is approximately twice as long as the uphill bit going towards it (maybe it's running up stairs right at the start and the wind blowing off the river that makes it feel double hard). Thank you for raising my sights and my heart rate! read more

I am not a runner. Let's make that clear from the beginning. If anything, I am a light jogger. I tend to stick to the flat terrain of downtown Philadelphia, but when I learned that you could run across the BFB, I had to give it a try. If you are not a runner, be ready for a challenge! By the time I got to the mid span I thought my lungs were going to fall out. When you're looking at the bridge from below or driving over it in a car, the grade doesn't seem that steep. Do not be fooled, my friends. Ben Franklin is out to get you! If you can push past your fatigue and make it to the middle, you are in for a beautiful view of the city of Philadelphia! Enjoy! Side note: I have seen some shady looking characters from time to time, but I've also seen a significant police presence which is awesome! read more

I LOVE THIS BRIDGE! Maybe because i'm ALWAYS on it! it's the closest to where I live, and also the most convenient. Toll is 5 bucks, if you don't wanna pay that, you can always walk across. LOL. I will not lie, sometimes at night on the weekends they could use more staffing. The lines get crazy for cash. Maybe it's a problem they will fix. If you are drinking and driving (don't do it!), this is the bridge to AVOID! I see people getting field sobritiy tests ALL the time right off of the bridge. They prey on drivers because they know they are coming from the city, hence, going out. read more

Took a walk under the bridge......there nothing much around but a bridge! Which kind of reminded me of the Manhattan bridge because of the light blue color. read more

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For some reason, I always go to the same toll guy. He's the third one from the left - the first non EZ pass (my old one broke, haven't gotten around to getting a new one for over a year). The man working there remembers me, which is cool, considering I only go over the bridge maybe once every 2 weeks. There are so many cars that go by, it's nice to see. I think that their job is pretty boring, so it's nice to see that most are nice. And plus, the BFB is beast, it gets you over a freakin river man! read more

You can drive to the state of New Jersey from Pennsylvania. Interestingly enough you can ALSO drive from New Jersey into Pennsylvania. This alternate route costs you $5. I much preferred the first option. There were many cars, all makes and models that you'd find on a modern roadway. I had a great time to be honest. I will most likely be back. read more

My Foursquare mayorship for this bridge somehow seemed 'important' enough to warrant an interview with a reporter from the Inquirer/philly.com earlier this year. He asked if I would mind meeting him on the bridge itself for the interview and photo shoot. Obviously I was not going to turn him - or an opportunity to spend time on the bridge - down. He had interviewed many people for the article, which was about the mayors of many popular and well-known Philadelphia venues. I asked if he was going to post the pictures of all the folks he interviewed, and he said that it wasn't up to him, but rather the staff members at the paper who had the final call as to placement. He said that whatever seemed like the most important would get the most attention. As the article pointed out, I do have a love for bridges - undeniably. What I was not expecting, however, was to see my picture on the bridge (the biggest of them all) on the front page of the entertainment section of the Sunday paper, and plastered all over philly.com. And my bridge mayorship, for whatever reason, was the main focus of the article. When I asked how this could have possibly have happened, the response was clear: the Ben Franklin Bridge is awesome. Coming from the New Jersey side into Philadelphia, you are greeted with such an amazing view of the skyline. What is also so great about this is that the view is enjoyable both during the day and at night. Each is wonderful in their own way. I've taken the trip across the bridge hundreds upon hundreds of times, and I still marvel at how great it is each and every time. Coming from the Philadelphia side into Jersey, though the end result is not as terrific, of course, the journey there is also gorgeous. There's something about this bridge.... I feel lucky that it is such a major part of my daily life now. I take it twice a day! read more

If you are a runner you HAVE to run this bridge. This is my second favorite running spot in the city if i just want to do a short and quick run. This is not an incredibly popular running place so you dont have to worry about sharing your space with others. You get excellent views of the city as well as an amazing work out due to the incline of the bridge. the bridge has limited hours that is opened to the public and it varies from season to season so be aware of that. This path is a nice free way to get to NJ without paying the bridge toll if you are into walkin/running/biking to NJ instead! There are always cops on the bridge so its pretty safe i think! read more

I love that I can Yelp a bridge. Fantastic. I also love how this bridge will never all be the same shade of blue. They often "test" a sample of a new blue paint somewhere on the bridge. The Delaware River Port Authority also like to raise the toll on this bridge, or at least threaten to raise it, far too often. All of that aside, I love this bridge. It is beautiful, and I love the random little light shows on it. It definitely makes the Philly skyline what it is. read more

Walking/running across the beautiful Ben Franklin Bridge is arguably one of the coolest Philly things to do that most Philadelphians have never done. Even when the city swelters in summer heat and humidity below, a breeze can often be found up here. Just beware the relentless sun - especially in the afternoons. You can access the Philly side of the bridge easily from the east side of north 5th street. Wide open, nicely paved pedestrian/bike routes run above the PATCO tracks on both sides of the bridge, though I have only ever seen the south side open. The walkway has a noticeable incline heading to the middle of the river, and a similar descent as you head towards Camden. At each of the two midspan supports, the path widens onto more open pavilion areas that provide a nice lookout down the Delaware. Towards the Jersey side, you get spectacular views of anything going on at the Camden waterfront or in the Riversharks ballpark. On the Camden side, a set of stairs takes you down directly onto the Rutgers Camden campus. Unless Rutgers Camden is your destination, you should turn right around and head directly back to Philly since this is not a particularly safe area. That being said, security on the bridge seems pretty alert. I don't think I have ever run across the bridge without seeing at least one bicycle officer during the trip. The views of Philly as you head back west are some of the best to be had, and it is MUCH safer to enjoy them from the walkway than it is while driving a car. Obviously, most of my review deals with the awesomeness of crossing the Ben Franklin Bridge on foot. The only reason this is not a 5-star review is due to some of the clusterf**k traffic issues: lines at tolls, shifting traffic lanes, the crazy fun of figuring out which lane to be in on either side of the bridge, etc. Fortunately, I do not have to drive it often. read more

So I grew up in a city with 342 bridges and over 100 islands. I am no stranger to bridges and I know good bridges and beautiful bridges.. well, you get the point... I've always had a soft spot for a certain bridge while growing up, but over time, I could not help it - Ben Franklin became my favorite. Perhaps it's not the most exciting or the most beautiful... Perhaps there's always traffic and/or construction that pisses you off... Perhaps the toll has become fairly ridiculous... and yet, I can't help it - I love this little bridge... even if I could take an alternate sometimes, I would still take Ben Franklin, just to see it one more time... I can't really explain it, but if you drive it, if you walk it, if you walk next to it and under it (on both sides) during the day and during the night, in the summer, fall, spring and winter - perhaps you'll understand... read more

Fun to take the bridge by train - can get crowded by car. you can see the river and the Camden Riversharks stadium. Nice. read more

What a lot of people overlook is the walkways, on a nice day it is a great view of NJ/PA/the river/waterfront. Not something you will likely be doing all of the time unless you're commuting to school or work, but if you have never done it, it is worth the trip. You drive or ride the train over it so often, but the walk offers so much more. read more

Yesterday we decided to finally walk across the Ben Franklin after many years of saying we would do it. Alyssa, Kim, and I set out from NJ we took the Speed Line to 8th and Market and set out to walk just several blocks to the bridge.Wow what a great day we had it was sunny warm and probably one of the great views of the city of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.We had a great time felt very safe and police are right there on the bridge walk way. There are many people doing the same thing and from walking to jogging and biking as well. if your near the bridge it's a must do about a mile and a half or so each way, read more

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I work over in NJ and the two things I enjoy about NJ are that 1) I get to drive over the Ben Franklin Bridge twice a day and 2) I go through NJ to to get NY. I love Bridges! read more

Visually stunning and aesthetically pleasing, this bridge gets high marks for curbside appeal. It's become a staple of the Delaware river, adding to the Philadelphia skyline depending on your angle. The placement is convenient; however the downside of running right into Center City is, of course, the traffic. During rush hour, this bridge can sometimes be a nightmare. Additionally, at $5 a crossing, it's not the cheapest option, either. read more

Reviewing a bridge? really? ok I'll take the free review point. It's pretty with the lights. Traffic sucks during construction. the bone heads that run it can't figure out what lanes need to be open when after how many years of it being open? Even with the Zipper? pros - Walking/bike path, EZ Pass, Lights cons - construction, clueless drivers, clueless management read more

Pay no mind to the silly reviewers who think the bridge costs too much or smells or isn't safe. I've run countless number of miles over this bridge - it is a great place to train or to get into shape. It is approximately 3 miles round trip and the elevation scales up to about 250 feet above the river. If you consider that 1.5 miles of your run or walk is on an incline, it will beat any treadmill workout any day, hands down. The views heading back into the city - especially during the late afternoon with a sunset - are amazing. I've also watched the Red Bull Flugtag from the bridge, as well as glanced at Rivershark and Rutgers sporting events, as well as ship crossings and moorings at Penns Landing. For a 'free' city experience, this cannot be beat. read more

Very interesting historic bridge. I do not love this bridge bcuz of the narrow lanes and the sheer volume of cars on all sides around you. Both the Ben and the Walt will take you to the same place but to me the Walt seems safer. Might just be my perception driving. Always have to take the Ben to get into Camden for drs appts. read more

Something about the Ben Franklin Bridge reminds me of my childhood visiting my grandparents in Philly. Or maybe it has something to do with my roots...being born in New Jersey, even if I only lived there for a year, sticks with a girl. Whatever the case may be, it's nostalgic and larger than life to me. So on Saturday night, my BFF Ed C and I enjoyed a sunset walk across the bridge. This was after an afternoon walk all over South Philly, and after a morning walk to the flea market. It was a big day for walking. It was a great walk. And I won't blame the bridge for when I fell down in front of the Mint. Or for when I fell down again on the stairs in front of my apartment. Sometimes I fall. It happens. So go take a walk, across the bridge or not, and if you fall down, do what I did--laugh at yourself. read more

This review is about walking over the bridge, not driving over the bridge. It's always a beautiful view - no matter what the weather is. Always a nice variation of blues or grays. I like to walk my dogs over the bridge - it's the perfect amount of exercise for all 3 of us and we don't have to worry about crossing a bunch of streets or dodging a lot of other pedestrians.. It's also a really nice free attraction for tourists. What I don't like is that there are sometimes unsavory characters walking over the bridge as a form of free transportation from Camden. You can always spot them. Luckily there is a security jeep that drives back and forth to monitor the bridge pedestrians. Also you should watch out for fast bikers on the down incline. I'd recommend a walk over this bridge for anyone who has not yet done it. I enjoy it at least 3 times per week when the weather is decent. read more

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The Ben Franklin Bridge is one of the best places in Philly. It's beautiful. The BFB leads to some of the best places outside of Philly, like the Camden aquarium, the Susquehanna bank center, and all the shore points. It begins in old city and on the cusp of some of the most historical and beautiful city landmarks in the city- and entire country! It overlooks a beautiful waterfront, hotels, historic boats and other nice Philly bridges. From end to end, it's a wonderful view from one wonderful place to many others. The bridge is not only functional for cars, but one of my all time favorite places to run. It's a perfect run, almost 3 miles round trip. The incline makes it a good workout and there are am endless amount of sights and views to look at while you run. From the traffic, to the boats on the water, to the Camden river sharks games, Rutgers soccer, Philly skyline.... The list goes on and on. I absolutely LOVE the bridge for many reasons. It's well worth the toll. read more

Big beautiful Ben Franklin Bridge! Although you only pay while leaving NJ (which makes sense) whats with the 5 dollar toll? Personally I would pay 20 a pop to leave NJ but 5 seems a little excessive. read more

The Benjamin Franklin Bridge is very beautiful and you can see Philly and the water as you approach the city. read more

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I drive over this bridge twice a day. I hate the toll, but there is no other way. All jokes aside, this bridge is one of the most majestic bridges coming in to Philly. read more

On a nice day, it's a beautiful place to go up on and view the water and the skyline. You can get pretty decent images off of there. read more

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